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Griggstown

New Jersey · 835 residents · 2.445 sq mi
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Griggstown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,471. Population has grown 37% since 2019. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $386,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 60% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
835
+37%since 2019
from 611 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
342 / sq mi
+37%since 2019
from 250 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
49.3
−26%since 2019
from 66.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5627098571K1K201020202024Griggstown
2024812
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$136,471
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,135 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$58,128
+3%since 2019
from $56,256 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
74.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2019
from 61.8% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.2% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction27.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$386,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $364,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−17.0 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
17.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−19%since 2019
from 3.5 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(609)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.1%(602)
Black5.1%(43)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(76)
Asian7.8%(65)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score49.3%(411)
Diversity Score
49
+5941%since 2019
from 1 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2019
from 38.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2019
from 78.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
−29%since 2019
from 31.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
44.9%
−32.2 ptssince 2019
from 77.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+26.8 ptssince 2019
from 41.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 59.1% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.7% in 2019
Female
58.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.3% in 2019
Foreign born
20.4%
+9.8 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Griggstown, New Jersey?

Griggstown, New Jersey has about 835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Griggstown, New Jersey?

The typical household in Griggstown, New Jersey earns about $136,471 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Griggstown, New Jersey expensive?

In Griggstown, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $386,700.

How educated are people in Griggstown, New Jersey?

About 53.3% of adults age 25 and over in Griggstown, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Griggstown, New Jersey?

About 0.2% of people in Griggstown, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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